Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, criticized the Biden administration for its failure to hold officials accountable for the “disastrous” U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling it “outrageous.”
Leavitt responded to reporters’ questions about the disclosure of chat group information involving senior U.S. security officials, stating that the Trump administration ignored national security concerns raised by Democrats and mainstream media about the chaotic withdrawal.
The White House spokesperson emphasized that due to the incompetence of the previous U.S. administration, 13 U.S. soldiers lost their lives during the evacuation from Afghanistan.
Leavitt highlighted that no one in the previous administration was held accountable for the “disastrous” withdrawal, even as President Biden described the operation as “excellent.”
She added that such behavior was “outrageous” and “unacceptable” in the view of both the current U.S. President and Secretary of Defense.
Meanwhile, Leavitt explained that Mike Walz, the White House National Security Advisor, took full responsibility for the inadvertent addition of a journalist to the chat group of senior U.S. officials. She assured that the administration takes the security, safety, and well-being of its forces worldwide with the utmost seriousness.
Leavitt also addressed concerns about the potential exposure of sensitive information regarding U.S. military operations, stressing the importance of safeguarding national security and maintaining the integrity of communication within the government.